Billboard Top R&B Album Chart Debuts

Alfonzo - Alfonzo
Today, 27 years ago in 1983, the album Alfonzo by Alfonzo debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #50 and was on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.

This self titled album of 1982 is Alfonzo his first and last. All the Horns on this album are played by Atlantic Starr. This album reached number 50 at the billboard Top R&B Album chart. Alfonzo's voice is almost like Michael Jackson. The album consist of mid/up tempo funky tracks. One of this good funky up tempo tracks is "Your Booty Makes Me Moody". The moderate track "Low Down" is a cover of Boz Scaggs hit. "Change the world" is a slow tempo nicely sung tune. The uptempo funky Track "Ready For Your Love" is in the style of track number 1. It has some fine synth solo's. One of the best tracks on this album is "Girl,you Are The One". Nice horns, synths. On this track the sound of Alfonzo voice is right. The same apply for "Don't Stop This Feeling" and "Action Speaks Louder Than Words".

I Would Just Like To Say That The Whole Album Is Very Melodic And Up Beat Tempos Alfonzo Sounds Better Than Michael Jackson. Alfonzo"S Musci Runs Along The Melodic Versions Of Darren O. Spurrier Another Up And Comming Artist/composer Who Writes Beautyful Harmonising Melodic Music And Has A Musical Sound Of His Own Thats A Mixture Of Alfonzo And Michael Jackson. I Think Darren And Alfonzo Should Colabarate Together They Would Be Unstopable For Decades To Come They Are Both Musical Pioneer"S The Galxy Is The Limit, But Just Remember The Galxy Is Endless. With Love From All Of Your Fans From All Over The World You Are Deeply Loved And Admired. Love And Peace And May God Bless You All You Both Are Angeles In A World Of Trouble And Strife , You Both Give Us Our Pleasures In Life. Love Always Your Universal Fans.

This dude is a direct replica of Michael Jackson. He sings every note and does all of MJ's signature vocal inflections and tones. You will truly think that you are listening to Michael. I'm willing to bet that either Michael had something to do with this album or that Michael and Alfonzo are related. They sound too much alike. This album is the best album I have heard in years. The album is a perfect blend between "Off the Wall" and "Thriller". This album is only second to "Thriller". You may even think that it is better than Thriller. The big question is what happen to Alfonzo. Maybe he isn't related to Michael Jackson and MJ camp told him to stop being a copycat. All I can say is this is a must have for R&B/funk fans.
George Duke - Guardian Of The Light
Today, 28 years ago in 1983, the album Guardian Of The Light by George Duke debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #46 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album Style by Cameo debuted in 1983. This album reached #14 and was on the chart for a total of 22 weeks.The album Phyllis Hyman by Phyllis Hyman debuted in 1977. This album reached #49 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.
Gary Bartz - Bartz
Today, 31 years ago in 1980, the album Bartz by Gary Bartz debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #71 and was on the chart for a total of 2 weeks.

Great 80s jazz-funk album of Saxofonist Gary Bartz on Arists records. This album is produced by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas of Mtume. The sound of this album is typical Mtume for these years. Think of Phyllis Hyman and 'Search Of the Rainbow' especially when Tawatha sing on 'Keep Goin' On', great tune by the way. Another great track is 'Give Me Your Best) Shot!' Other musicians that worked on this album are Howard King (drums), Hubert Eaves II (Keyboards) and on bass Basil Fearrington. It reached #71 in the Billboard R&B Chart where it stays only for two weeks. A shame.
Tha Alkaholiks - 21 & Over
Today, 17 years ago in 1993, the album 21 & Over by Tha Alkaholiks debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #23 and was on the chart for a total of 18 weeks.



Other debut entries are:
The album Angie & Debbie by Angie & Debbie debuted in 1993. This album reached #73 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.
Switch - Switch V
Today, 31 years ago in 1981, the album Switch V by Switch debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #48 and was on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.

Atlantic Starr - Straight To The Point
Today, 32 years ago in 1979, the album Straight To The Point by Atlantic Starr debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #65 and was on the chart for a total of 3 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album Do You See What I See? by Bar-kays debuted in 1973. This album reached #45 and was on the chart for a total of 3 weeks.The album Steppin' Out by George Howard debuted in 1984. This album reached #39 and was on the chart for a total of 22 weeks.
Brass Construction - Attitudes
Today, 29 years ago in 1982, the album Attitudes by Brass Construction debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #21 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album Live On, Dream On by Sun debuted in 1976. This album reached #54 and was on the chart for a total of 5 weeks.
Rick James - The Flag
Today, 25 years ago in 1986, the album The Flag by Rick James debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #16 and was on the chart for a total of 17 weeks.

Steve Arrington - Dancin' In The Key Of Life
Today, 25 years ago in 1985, the album Dancin' In The Key Of Life by Steve Arrington debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #32 and was on the chart for a total of 31 weeks.


"STAND WITH ME" is the greatest "underplayed" and forgotten track i know!!


Other debut entries are:
The album Read My Lips by Melba Moore debuted in 1985. This album reached #24 and was on the chart for a total of 34 weeks.
Lenny Williams - Love Current
Today, 33 years ago in 1979, the album Love Current by Lenny Williams debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #24 and was on the chart for a total of 15 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album Destination: Sun by Sun debuted in 1979. This album reached #17 and was on the chart for a total of 13 weeks.
Jean Carne - Jean Carn
Today, 33 years ago in 1977, the album Jean Carn by Jean Carne debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #46 and was on the chart for a total of 12 weeks.



Other debut entries are:
The album On The One by The Dazz Band debuted in 1983. This album reached #12 and was on the chart for a total of 12 weeks.
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